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Braavos Wallet Chrome Extension wallet setup recovery and using dapps
Braavos Wallet Setup Recovery Steps and Decentralized Applications Guide
Immediately note your twelve-word secret phrase on durable, offline material. This single action is the absolute requirement for regaining account control; a lost phrase results in permanent asset loss. Store multiple copies in separate physical locations, never in digital form like a screenshot or cloud document.
For interaction with decentralized applications, always initiate connections through the extension's integrated interface. Verify every transaction's details–recipient address, token amount, network fees–before confirming. A mismatched destination field is a common tactic for asset theft; cross-check each character.
Maintain a minimal balance in your hot account for regular transactions. The majority of holdings should reside in a cold storage vault, linked but isolated, only moving assets when necessary for larger engagements. This practice drastically limits exposure from a potential smart contract exploit.
Regularly audit the permissions granted to various protocols. Revoke any allowances for applications you no longer utilize, as these can remain as potential vectors for unauthorized withdrawals. This maintenance is as critical as the initial configuration of your financial gateway.
Q&A:
I installed Braavos but my old wallet isn't showing up. How do I recover my existing account?
You need to use the recovery phrase from your original wallet setup. Open the Braavos app and select "Import Wallet." Enter your 12 or 24-word secret recovery phrase exactly as you wrote it down when you first created the wallet. The order of the words is critical. After entering the phrase, you will be prompted to set a new password for the app on this device. This process does not change or reset your recovery phrase; it simply gives you access to your existing accounts and funds on this new installation.
Is it safe to connect my Braavos wallet to any dApp I find?
No, you should be selective. Only connect to dApps you trust. Before connecting, research the dApp's reputation. When you approve a connection, you are typically granting permission to see your wallet address and request transactions. A malicious dApp could prompt you to sign a harmful transaction. Use Braavos's built-in security features: review every transaction detail in the wallet's pop-up before signing, and check the domain requesting the connection. For significant assets, consider using a separate "hot" wallet for daily dApp use.
Why does Braavos ask for a password and a recovery phrase? What's the difference?
They serve two separate purposes. Your password is a local device lock for the Braavos app. It protects access to the wallet on that specific phone or browser. If you forget it, you can reinstall the app and use your recovery phrase to regain access. The recovery phrase (or seed phrase) is the master key to your entire wallet and all funds across any device. Anyone with these words can control your assets. The password guards the app; the recovery phrase guards the blockchain account itself. Never store your recovery phrase digitally.
I tried to swap tokens on a dApp and the transaction failed, but I was charged a fee. Why?
On StarkNet, fees are paid for the computational work of attempting a transaction, not just for success. A transaction can fail due to slippage errors, insufficient liquidity, or a price change between when you submitted and when it processed. The network validators still performed the work to verify the transaction would fail, so the fee is spent. To reduce this, check slippage settings, ensure you have enough of the input token to cover the fee itself, and confirm the dApp is functioning normally before submitting.
Can I use the same Braavos wallet on my phone and my Chrome browser at the same time?
Yes. You can have your Braavos wallet active on multiple devices simultaneously. Install the extension or app on each device and use the same secret recovery phrase to import your existing wallet. Your accounts, balances, and transaction history will sync because they are read from the blockchain. Actions taken on one device, like sending assets, will be reflected on the other once it refreshes. Each device will have its own local password for access.
I installed the Braavos wallet but my old wallet address isn't showing up. How do I recover my existing StarkNet account?
This is a common point of confusion. The Braavos wallet doesn't use a traditional seed phrase for your StarkNet accounts. Instead, it uses a "signer" derived from your seed phrase. When you set up the wallet, you must select "I already have a wallet" and import your original 12 or 24-word recovery phrase. Crucially, after entering it, you will see a screen titled "Add a New Signer." You must click the "Derive" button on this screen. This process regenerates the specific cryptographic signer for your StarkNet account. If you skip this and just click "Continue," the app will create a brand new, empty account. So, the steps are: install, choose "I already have a wallet," input your old recovery phrase, and then ensure you "Derive" the signer on the next screen. Your existing assets and address should then appear.